RPG Maker

 PlayStation
Metascore
66

Mixed or average reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 11
  3. Negative: 1 out of 11
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  1. Gaming Age
    91
    While it might not be up to the visual caliber of the current era of RPGs, it is a flexible and resourceful title that can bring forth an experience unlike any other - as long as you're willing to fork over the time commitment.
  2. Official U.S. Playstation Magazine
    90
    If you're willing to invest a few weeks...or months...the results are well worth the effort. [Nov 2001, p.46]
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  3. Antagonist
    84
    If you ever wanted to make your own "Final Fantasy," and you've got enough patience and free time, then you MUST buy this game!
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  5. Core Magazine
    83
    If you have the time, patience, and inclination to build your own RPGs but don't know how to program yourself, then RPG Maker is the perfect solution.
  6. IGN
    82
    I love this thing! It's a dream come true for me and anyone else who has ever wanted to create his or her own RPG.
  7. Game Fan
    81
    I'm glad it's finally here, and I can't wait to hear about the wild adventures you create!
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  8. PSX Nation
    73
    Although its graphics are dated and its sounds poor MIDI-like compositions, your imagination and your patience are the only limits to what you (and only YOU) can achieve in the game.
  9. GameSpot
    63
    What good is a set of tools that frustrates more than it aids creation?
  10. Happy Puppy
    55
    If you have some vision, creative ambition, and a whole lot of time on your hands, RPG Maker just may be the game for you.
  11. Daily Radar
    50
    Marred by technical difficulties, ultimately simplistic design and a painfully complex interface, RPG Maker is less a dream come true than a nightmare that never seems to end.
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  12. CNET Gamecenter
    30
    Too difficult for all but the most dedicated creators, and even they may find themselves frustrated by the program's constraints.
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Awards & Rankings

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#50 Best PS1 Game of 2000
27
#27 Most Discussed PS1 Game of 2000
14
#14 Most Shared PS1 Game of 2000

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User Score
7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 12 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 12
  3. Negative: 3 out of 12
  1. HedrumH.
    Dec 28, 2004
    8
    You can make fairly decent games on this thing; but, just a fair warning for those who haven't played it, it is so limited.
  2. JaredR.
    Aug 26, 2003
    8
    I don't know what the hell that guy is smoking, but honestly it is a bit hard 2 navigate. But don't let that deter you. It still is I don't know what the hell that guy is smoking, but honestly it is a bit hard 2 navigate. But don't let that deter you. It still is well worthy of a purchase. Once you spend a few hours learning how 2 get stuff running it becomes just as addicting as many great RPGs such as Diablo 2 and the FF series.… Full Review »
  3. sebastianali
    Jul 20, 2020
    4
    RPG Maker en PS1 no lo recomiendo para hacer juegos en serio, solo para probar y por curiosidad, ya que carece de muchísimas herramientas yRPG Maker en PS1 no lo recomiendo para hacer juegos en serio, solo para probar y por curiosidad, ya que carece de muchísimas herramientas y los torpes controles con el mando hacen la creación de mapas muy difícil. Ademas de solo estar en ingles y japones y no en otros idiomas, la única manera para crear sprites personalizables es en un disco aparte llamado Anime Maker. No podian ponerlo en el mismo disco? (mas considerando que es posiblemente el juego mas liviano de la consola, con un tamaño de menos de 20 MB). Imagínense tener que comprarlo por separado solo para poder crear sprites!!! Ademas la calidad de los graficos es bastante baja, al nivel de la SNES, con sprites y escenarios muy simples en diseño, lo mismo con los combates. Incluso en aquella época los RPG Maker eran mejores (enserio, no puedo creer que haya salido en el 2000 y que este tan desactualizado con programas como RPG Maker 95 siendo mil veces superior en todos los sentidos y mas comodo de usar), ya ni hablar de los de ahora, por lo que no hay ninguna razón para comprar este "juego", a menos que no tengas PC (cosa que me extrañaría si estas leyendo esta reseña), que tengas un PC malisimo, o quieras crear tu propio RPG en un PSP (esta ultima es la mas entendible). Por ultimo, esta tan mal optimizado que tarda mucho en cargar una opción o juego y ocupa muchos bloques en una Memory Card solo con un proyecto, pudiendo ocupar de 3 bloques hasta la memoria entera! Bastante lamentable esta herramienta, muy complicado sacarle todo el jugo con los malos controles, falta de tutorial y falta de las funciones mas básicas, incluso para la época. Eso es lo que pasa cuando sacan una herramienta planteada para un PC y en consolas y a toda prisa.… Full Review »
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